Daily cost breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $11 | $27 | $71 |
| Food & drink | $6 | $16 | $41 |
| Local transport | $3 | $8 | $20 |
| Activities | $4 | $10 | $27 |
| Other | $2 | $4 | $10 |
| Total per day | $26 | $65 | $169 |
How much does a trip to Nepal cost?
A 7-day trip to Nepal costs about $182–$1,183 per person (2026), roughly $26–$169 per day, from budget to luxury travel. That covers accommodation, food, local transport and activities, and excludes international flights. Figures are recorded averages per traveler.
Daily costs are per person per day, excluding international flights, two sharing a room.
Nepal trip cost quick facts
| Budget daily cost | $26 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range daily cost | $65 |
| Luxury daily cost | $169 |
| Accommodation (mid-range) | $27 / day |
| Food (mid-range) | $16 / day |
| Local transport (mid-range) | $8 / day |
| Activities (mid-range) | $10 / day |
| Currency | USD |
| Cheapest season | Monsoon (Jun–Sep), Winter (Dec–Feb) |
Average daily budget: from $26 per traveler
Budget travel
$26 / day
One week for two travelers: $364
Mid-range travel
$65 / day
One week for two travelers: $910
Luxury travel
$169 / day
One week for two travelers: $2,366
How much money do I need for 2 weeks in Nepal?
Per traveler for 14 days, excluding flights: budget $364, mid-range $910, luxury $2,366.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $78 | $195 | $507 |
| 7 days | $182 | $455 | $1,183 |
| 10 days | $260 | $650 | $1,690 |
| 14 days | $364 | $910 | $2,366 |
| 30 days | $780 | $1,950 | $5,070 |
Is my budget enough for Nepal?
- Is $1,500 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,183) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $1,500 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($910) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,183) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($2,366) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,183) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($2,366) per traveler, excluding flights.
Nepal trip cost FAQ
- How much does a trip to Nepal cost per day?
- Recorded daily spend starts at about $26 per traveler, with a mid-range day at about $65 and a luxury day at about $169. Flights are not included.
- How much does one week in Nepal cost for two?
- At mid-range level, about $910 for two travelers over seven days, excluding flights.
- Is Nepal expensive to visit?
- Recorded daily costs in Nepal range from about $26 on a budget to about $169 for luxury travel per traveler. Compare it with other countries in the Guidese Trip Cost Index.
- How much money do I need for 10 days in Nepal?
- About $260 per traveler at the lowest recorded daily level, or about $650 at mid-range, excluding flights.
- What is included in the Nepal daily cost?
- Accommodation, food, local transport and activities per traveler. International flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Is Nepal cheaper than nearby countries?
Mid-range daily cost per traveler, same currency only.
| Country | Mid-range / day |
|---|---|
| Nepal | $65 |
| Cambodia | $69 |
| India | $69 |
| Uzbekistan | $69 |
| Kyrgyzstan | $60 |
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"Other" covers small daily extras such as a local SIM card, tips and small purchases.